what is significance of biodiversity
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Explanation:
Biodiversity is important to humans for many reasons. ... Ecological life support— biodiversity provides functioning ecosystems that supply oxygen, clean air and water, pollination of plants, pest control, wastewater treatment and many ecosystem services.
Significance of Biodiversity:
☆ Increase ecosystem productivity; each species in an ecosystem has a specific niche—a role to play.
☆ Support a larger number of plant species and, therefore, a greater variety of crops.
☆ Protect freshwater resources.
☆ Promote soils formation and protection.
☆ Provide for nutrient storage and recycling.
☆ Aid in breaking down pollutants.
☆ Contribute to climate stability.
☆ Speed recovery from natural disasters.
☆ Provide more food resources.
☆ Provide more medicinal resources and pharmaceutical drugs.
☆ Offer environments for recreation and tourism